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Sputum culture, can i submit 2 days late
I collected sputum sample today morning, however later when i wws going out to submit the sample for cb naat apparently the government owned lab is closed for sat and sun..
Can I submit the sputum culture after 2 days?
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I have dr lal path lab near me and it ahs QUANTIFERON®-TB GOLD (QFT), INTERFERON GAMMA RELEASE ASSAY (IGRA)
Is that a good test compared to cbnaat?
I have lal path labs near me, is there any alternative test
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Yes u can submit after two days if sample is stored in proper condition with biohazard precautions .
Fresh sample advisable
If you wish to submit sample in lal path
Kindly book sputum gene expert ultra
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Cb natt is Best.pl give fresh sample.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
send it on m9nday..donot go for quantif or igra
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